Mortals cultivate immortality, I have a Chaos Tower

The night sky of Fengyunzhou City was lit up by fireworks, and the flickering light reflected the smiling faces of every victor. On the streets, monks in armor could be seen everywhere. Although their armor was stained with blood, it was shining with the light of victory. The people in the city also took to the streets, their faces full of joy and excitement, as if a nightmare had finally passed.

"We have become famous this time!" Jin Buke sat in the lobby of the City Lord's Mansion, wiping the long sword in his hand while smiling at his teammates beside him. His voice was loud and full of heroism, "No matter if it's the City Lord of Fengyun State or those dog officials of Yan State, who dares to look down on us!"

"Yes," Zhong Ling'er also showed a rare smile, holding a bowl of sake in her hand, "This victory is the result of everyone's joint efforts. Especially you, Brother Jin, if you hadn't stopped those powerful enemies, it would not have been so easy for us to capture this city."

Upon hearing this, Jin Buke chuckled and seemed somewhat proud: "No, no, everyone has contributed." After saying this, he looked up at Lin Fan who was sitting in the main seat, "However, the real hero is still Brother Lin. He fought against a hundred people alone and personally killed the mayor of Fengyunzhou. That's why we were able to capture the city so smoothly."

Lin Fan's figure was still tall and straight, and his face looked calm and profound under the candlelight of the celebration banquet. He took a sip of wine and glanced at the faces of each team member, but his heart was not relaxed at all. Although the victory of Fengyun State was worth celebrating, he knew that the next battle would be even more brutal.

"You've all worked hard." Lin Fan spoke in a deep and powerful voice, interrupting everyone's conversation. "The victory in Fengyun Province is just a small step on our journey. Next, we will face Chiyan Pass, an important barrier of Yan State. And the one guarding the pass is the highly skilled Chiyan."

In an instant, the originally bustling hall fell silent. The name Chi Yan had long been known to all, and no matter whether it was cultivators or ordinary people, their faces would change when they talked about him.

"Chi Yan?" Jiang Shuiling frowned, with a hint of worry in her voice, "It is said that he controls fire and can easily burn thousands of enemies. Do we really have a chance of winning?"

"Miss Jiang," Jin Buke laughed. Although he was somewhat afraid of Chi Yan, he was still full of heroic spirit. "No matter how strong he is, we have experience in defeating strong enemies! Besides, with Brother Lin here, what are we afraid of?"

Lin Fan did not relax because of Jin Buke's encouragement. He knew that Jin Buke's courage was commendable, but he could not underestimate the threat of Chiyan Pass. He stood up and walked to the center of the hall with a sharp gaze.

"Chiyan Pass is extraordinary, and Chiyan is even more difficult. The fire skills he practices can burn the world. At Chiyan Pass, his power can be exerted to the strongest." Lin Fan's voice was calm and oppressive, making everyone present feel the upcoming challenge. "If we are not fully prepared, we may be wiped out."

Hearing this, Zhong Ling'er and Jiang Shuiling looked at each other, both of them with a little nervousness on their faces. Zhong Ling'er clenched the wine glass in her hand and asked in a deep voice: "Brother Lin, how are you going to deal with it? Are we sure we can defeat Chi Yan?"

Lin Fan was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "It is precisely because Chi Yan's power in Chiyan Pass is so strong that we must unite everyone's strength and form a perfect tactic to weaken his advantage." He glanced at everyone, especially at Jin Buke, "Brother Jin, I need you to continue to suppress the enemy, especially when facing Chi Yan's fire attack. You must hold your ground and give me some time."

Upon hearing this, Jin Buke's face suddenly showed a determined look. He nodded and replied heavily: "Brother Lin, don't worry, I will do my best to buy you some time!"

"Ling'er, Miss Jiang," Lin Fan continued, "the assistance of the two of you is crucial. Jiang Shuiling, your water magic can restrain Chi Yan's flames to a certain extent. When the time comes, I will need you to use your water magic to weaken his attack power. Zhong Ling'er, you are responsible for protecting everyone, especially Jin Buke's rear, to ensure that no one can launch a sneak attack."

Zhong Ling'er nodded in agreement. Although she was a little afraid of Chi Yan's power, she trusted Lin Fan more.

"Brother Lin, what about you?" Jiang Shuiling asked softly, with a hint of worry in her eyes.

Lin Fan's eyes were like torches as he slowly said, "Chi Yan's power comes from his Flame Dragon Spear and Flame Heart Technique, and his greatest reliance is a flame altar inside Chiyan Pass. This altar can enhance his power, making him almost immortal. I have to find a way to destroy the altar to truly weaken him."

"Destroy the altar? We have to go to the deepest part of Chiyan Pass, right?" Zhong Ling'er asked in surprise, "This is too dangerous!"

"This is the only way." Lin Fan said firmly, "Only by destroying the altar can I be sure to defeat Chi Yan. Otherwise, no matter how we fight, he can use the power of the altar to recover."

After hearing Lin Fan's words, although they were still a little uneasy, they also understood that this was the only choice. They knew that as long as they followed Lin Fan, they would find hope.

"Alright, everyone go get ready." Lin Fan's voice sounded again. Although it was calm, it carried unquestionable majesty. "We will set out tomorrow. Our destination is Chiyan Pass."

The atmosphere in the hall immediately became tense again. Although the celebration banquet was still going on, everyone's mind was already drawn to the upcoming battle. Jin Buke stood up and put the long sword back into the scabbard. He knew that the upcoming battle would be more difficult than the one in Fengyun Province, but he was not afraid.

Zhong Ling'er and Jiang Shuiling looked at each other, then walked out of the lobby silently and began to prepare for the next battle.

Lin Fan stood in the lobby, staring at the sky in the distance. His palm gently stroked the Qiankun Axe at his waist, and his heart was extremely heavy. He knew that Chi Yan would be one of the most powerful opponents he faced, but he was not afraid. This was a battle that must be won - not only for himself, but also for everyone who followed him.

It was late at night, and on the city wall of Fengyunzhou, Lin Fan's figure stood like a statue. He knew that tomorrow would be a battle that would decide their fate, and he would personally open the prelude to this war.